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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

National Certificate: Beauty Technology

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
65111	National Certificate: Beauty Technology
ORIGINATOR
SGB Hairdressing Cosmetology and Beauty
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
The individual Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary for each Learning Programme recorded against this qualification is shown in the table at the end of this report.			SFAP - Sub-framework Assignment Pending
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
National Certificate	Field 11 - Services		Personal Care
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	133	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Regular-Unit Stds Based
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		SAQA 0480/09	2009-07-01	2011-02-16
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2012-02-16		2015-02-16

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This qualification is replaced by:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
80646	Further Education and Training Certificate: Beauty and Nail Technology	Level 4	NQF Level 04	156	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

The purpose of the Qualification is to instill and maintain service excellence within the industry of Beauty and Cosmetology. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate profession in the Beauty and Cosmetology industry and to respond to the changes of the Beauty and Cosmetology environment and the changing world of work.

This Qualification is for any individual who is, or wishes to be, involved in the Beauty and Cosmetology Industry. It also serves as an basic Qualification into Beauty Technology operations. This Qualification will be registered at NQF Level 3.

The Qualification provides a framework for learners to develop competences that will enable them to become competent in the Beauty and Cosmetology field.
Learners working towards this Qualification will find that the acquisition of competence in the Unit Standards, which make up the Qualification, will add value to the job performance. This Qualification is intended to enhance the provision of entry-level service within the Beauty and Cosmetology Industry. The learners will be able to integrate supervisory knowledge and skills with that specific to the Beauty and Cosmetology Industry. It also enables the learner to use competencies, which will grow the business.

Rationale for the Qualification

The national certificate in Beauty Technology - NQF Level 3 will assist in job creation within the Beauty and Cosmetology Industry as a whole and will lead to entrepreneurial opportunities for learners. It will also enhance the self-image of each individual learner as they become more self sufficient. An improved self-image leads to a more positive outlook and performance within the Beauty and Cosmetology job market and society at large. Furthermore, the Qualification will provide a means to set standards in the Beauty and Cosmetology industry and provide a mechanism for regulating the services provided from a quality and professional point of view.

The Qualification was also developed to assist in creating learning, which will be safe and applicable to the leaner and the Beauty and Cosmetology industry at large. It will open up diverse learning pathways, for each learner.

The National Certificate in Beauty Technology: NQF Level 3 is also intended as a vehicle to fast track learners to acquire knowledge of the Beauty and Cosmetology industry that are required to build a pool of learners with the expertise to become self employed and to meet employment equity targets.

The Qualification is the first building block that can be developed further and will lead to a more defined Beauty Therapy learning path at NQF levels 4. It also focuses on the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes required to ensure further progression. The intention is:

To promote the development of knowledge, skills and values that are required in the Beauty and Cosmetology Industry.

To release the potential of people.

To provide opportunities for people to move up the value chain

It will provide the broad knowledge, skills and values needed in the Beauty and Cosmetology Industry and will facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within, education and training and to progress along a learning path for learners who:

Were previously disadvantaged or who were unable to complete their schooling and were therefore denied access to Further Education and Training.

Have worked in the Beauty Industry for many years, but have no formal Qualification in Beauty and Cosmetology.

Wish to extend their range of skills and knowledge of the industry so that they can become competent workers in the Beauty and Cosmetology Industry.

The Unit Standards that cover the above areas of learning were clustered and sequenced to ensure that learners are able to absorb tasks starting with simple activities and becoming more complex as they gain experience and confidence.

The industry's need for clear directives, and market related skills in career advancement will be met in this Qualification.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following is the learning assumed to be in place:

Learners accessing this Qualification will have demonstrated competence in mathematics/numeracy and communication/language at NQF Level 2.

Recognition of prior learning

The structure of this Unit Standard based Qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible, if the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this Qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning will be done by means of Integrated Assessment as mentioned in the previous paragraph.

This Recognition of Prior Learning may allow:

For accelerated access to further learning

Gaining of credits towards a qualification

All recognition of Prior Learning is subject to quality assurance by the relevant accredited Education and Training, Quality Assurance Body and is conducted by a registered assessor.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification is made up of a combination of learning outcomes from Fundamental, Core and Elective components, totaling 133 minimum.

Fundamental 46 credits 34%
Core 82 credits 62%
Elective Minimum 5 4%

Total 133 Minimum 100%

Motivation for number of credits assigned to fundamental, core and elective

Fundamental Credits

At level 3, SAQA stipulates the minimum number of credits allocated to Communication Studies and Languages and Physical, Computer Mathematical and Life Sciences; should total 36 credits however the SGB felt that the additional fundamental unit standards chosen will add value to the qualification as a whole.

Core

82 credits have been allocated to the Core Unit Standards. This is to ensure that the qualification has a strong Beauty Therapy focus.

The Core Unit Standards offer a broad contextual understanding and will enable the learners to gain an all round picture of the Beauty Therapy Industry.

Electives

A minimum of 5 credits must be selected by the learner from the Elective Unit Standard. There are a total of 6 credits for the Elective area. They also allow for progression to the next level of learning.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1. Communicate verbally and in writing using a variety of formats with a range of stakeholders and role-players in the Beauty Technology industry
2. Explain and use the basics of mathematics in both personal and business situations
3. Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and self management skills
4. Apply and carry out customer reception and consulting services in order to provide quality customer service
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the Personal Care Sector and explain the organisation and services provided
6. Operate in and monitor the safety and cleanliness of hygiene with the salon environment
7. Conduct and perform pedicures and manicures on customers according to requirements and salon standards
8. Conduct and perform body hair removal treatments on customers according to requirements and salon standards
9. Conduct and perform eye lash and eyebrow services on customers according to requirements and salon standards
10. Demonstrate the application of day, evening, bridal and photographic make-up according to requirements and manufacturers instructions

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Audience needs and expectations are accommodated in both oral and verbal communication

Language and texts are used to interpret and write communications in all contexts

2.

Uses for math's is described in both personal and business situations

Mathematics is used and are explained and used in both personal and business contexts

3.

HIV/Aids and its implications on people and the workplace are explained

Self-management skills are explained and applied to work and personal life situations

4.

Incoming and outgoing telephone calls are handled according to salon requirements

Customers are receive and consulted with to determine their requirements and to provide the correct hairdressing service

Salon reception and administrative procedures are provided

Products and services of the business are displayed, promoted and sold to customers

5.

The personal care sector and its role are described

The layout, services and facilities of the organisation are described

Deportment and image are explained, applied and monitored

Personal values and ethics are explained and applied to work situation

6.

Occupational health and safety practices are monitored and corrective action taken to rectify discrepancies

Sanitisation and sterilisation practices are implemented and applied in the workplace

Waste from the salon is disposed of as required

First Aid is provided for if and when necessary

7.

Pedicures are conducted on customers as per requirements

Manicures are conducted on customers as per requirements

An oil manicure is conducted on customers as per requirements

A paraffin foot and hand treatment is performed in accordance with customer requirements

8.

Temporary hair removal by means of waxing is prepared for and performed in accordance with customer requirements

Temporary hair removal by means of sugaring is prepared for and performed in accordance with customer requirements

Temporary hair removal by means of threading is prepared for and performed in accordance with customer requirements

The bleaching of body hair is prepared for and conducted in accordance with customer requirements

9.

Eyebrow and eye lash tinting services are performed according to requirements and salon standards

Eyebrow grooming services are prepared for and conducted according to requirements and salon standards

Semi-permanent eye lashes are prepared for and applied according to requirements and salon standards

Eye lash permanent waving is prepared for and performed according to requirements and salon standards

10.

The customer is prepared for the specific type of make-up to be applied

Day make up is applied following the manufactures instructions and to meet the customers requirements

Evening make up is applied following the manufactures instructions and to meet the customers requirements

Bridal make up is applied following the manufactures instructions and to meet the customers requirements

Photographic make up is applied following the manufactures instructions and to meet the customers requirements

Integrated Assessment

Learning, teaching and assessment are inextricably linked. Whenever possible, the assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values shown in the Unit Standards should be integrated.

Assessment of the communication, language, literacy and numeracy should be conducted in conjunction with other aspects and should use authentic Personal care contexts wherever possible.

The term 'Integrated Assessment' implies that theoretical and practical components should be assessed together. During integrated assessments the assessor should make use of formative and summative assessment methods and assess combinations of practical, applied, foundational and reflective competencies.

Assessors and moderators should make use of a range of formative and summative assessment methods. Assessors should assess and give credit for the evidence of learning that has already been acquired through formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience.

Assessment should ensure that all specific outcomes, embedded knowledge and critical cross-field outcomes are evaluated. The assessment of the critical cross-field outcomes should be integrated with the assessment of specific outcomes and embedded knowledge.

INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY

Benchmarking was done by comparison to Unit Standards/Outcomes of learning against:

NVQ Qualifications from Britain: The NVQ's in Beauty Service - Levels 2 and 3.

New Zealand Qualifications Authority: National Certificate in Beauty Services (Cosmetology) - Level 2

New Zealand Qualifications Authority: National Certificate in Beauty Therapy - Level 4, with strands in Beautician and Nail Technology, Body Therapy and Electrology.

A direct comparison of the title, specific outcomes, assessment criteria and embedded knowledge was undertaken with each and the best practice points were highlighted and incorporated into each Unit Standard. However, where points were incorporated these were written in a South African context and at a level appropriate to South Africa.

Because of the difference in levels across the different countries, difficulty was found in making actual direct comparisons, level to level.

In general this Qualification and its component Unit Standards compare closely with their international counterparts. The only major differences are in formatting, titles and scope of coverage or focus.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

This Qualification lends itself to both vertical and horizontal articulation possibilities. These possibilities ensure both mobility and progression for the learner. The learning areas outlined in the Rationale for the Qualification indicates the articulation possibilities.

Horizontal articulation possibilities lie with other NQF level 3 Qualifications and Unit Standards in the Learning areas of Support Services, Client & Marketing Services, Communication & Deportment, and Aesthetics, for example the proposed National Certificate: Make-up Consultancy at NQF Level 3 or the National Certificate: Hospitality Reception at NQF Level 3.

Vertical progression can be achieved by embarking on the study of related NQF Level 4 Qualifications. Two examples of such Qualifications are the National Certificate: Customer Management (ID 20907) and the National Certificate: Marketing (ID 20191)

MODERATION OPTIONS

This Qualification will be internally assessed by the provider and externally moderated by a moderator registered by a relevant ETQA. The mechanisms and requirements for moderation will be contained in the regulations of the relevant ETQA.

Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against this Qualification must register as an assessor with the relevant Education and Training Quality Assurance (ETQA) Body.

Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Qualification must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.

Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the ETQA's policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation; in terms of agreements reached around assessment and moderation between ETQA's (including professional bodies); and in terms of the moderation guideline detailed immediately below.

Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments at exit points of the qualification, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should encompass achievement of the competence described in the Qualification.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The Qualification will be internally assessed by the provider and moderated by a moderator registered by a relevant ETQA or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant.

For an applicant to register as an assessor, the applicant needs:

To have successfully achieved a related NQF Level 4 Qualification or equivalent in the focus area of Beauty and Cosmetology

To have gained practical, relevant occupational experience in this industry

To be declared competent in all the outcomes of the National Assessor Unit Standards as stipulated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

Detailed documentary proof of educational qualification, practical training undergone, and experience gained by the applicant must be provided (Portfolio of evidence)

NOTES

This qualification has been replaced by qualification 80646, which is "Further Education and Training Certificate: Beauty and Nail Technology", Level 4, 156 credits.

UNIT STANDARDS:

	ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Core	8288	Applying safety, security and housekeeping	Level 2	NQF Level 02	12
Core	114784	Demonstrate an understanding of the personal care sector and its role	Level 2	NQF Level 02	2
Core	7793	Describe layout, services and facilities of the organisation	Level 2	NQF Level 02	1
Core	7612	Handle and dispose of waste	Level 2	NQF Level 02	1
Core	114783	Implement and apply sanitation to work environment, equipment and tools for public and personal protection	Level 2	NQF Level 02	5
Core	14348	Process incoming and outgoing telephone calls	Level 2	NQF Level 02	3
Core	114790	Provide reception and administrative services	Level 2	NQF Level 02	10
Core	8416	Understand and apply personal values and ethics	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Core	114782	Demonstrate, monitor and manage deportment and the importance of image in the workplace	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Core	114820	Display, promote and sell products	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Core	114786	Perform a manicure	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Core	114787	Perform a pedicure	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Core	114792	Perform eyebrow and eye lash tinting	Level 3	NQF Level 03	1
Core	114811	Prepare for and apply, day, evening, bridal and photographic make-up	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Core	114830	Prepare for and conduct eyebrow grooming	Level 3	NQF Level 03	1
Core	114828	Prepare for and perform a facial consultancy service	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Core	114842	Prepare for and perform temporary hair removal by means of sugaring	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Core	114789	Prepare for and perform temporary hair removal by means of waxing	Level 3	NQF Level 03	10
Core	7230	Receive and consult with clients	Level 3	NQF Level 03	1
Fundamental	8494	Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS and its implications	Level 2	NQF Level 02	4
Fundamental	8968	Accommodate audience and context needs in oral communication	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	8971	Analyse and respond to a variety of literary texts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	14063	Apply Self Management through the Concepts of Positive Self-esteem and Resiliency	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Fundamental	9010	Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2
Fundamental	9013	Describe, apply, analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	4
Fundamental	8969	Interpret and use information from texts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	9012	Investigate life and work related problems using data and probabilities	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	7456	Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business and national issues	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	8970	Write texts for a range of communicative contexts	Level 3	NQF Level 03	5
Fundamental	7854	Provide First Aid	Level 4	NQF Level 04	4
Elective	114791	Perform a paraffin foot and hand treatment	Level 3	NQF Level 03	1
Elective	114788	Perform an oil manicure	Level 3	NQF Level 03	1
Elective	114809	Prepare for and apply semi-permanent eyelashes	Level 3	NQF Level 03	1
Elective	114806	Prepare for and conduct eyelash permanent waving	Level 3	NQF Level 03	1
Elective	114794	Prepare for and perform temporary hair removal by means of threading	Level 3	NQF Level 03	2

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

When qualifications are replaced, some of their learning programmes are moved to being recorded against the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replacement.

LP ID	Learning Programme Title	Originator	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Learning Prog End Date	Quality Assurance Functionary	NQF Sub-Framework
65109	Certificate: Beauty Therapy	City Guilds International	Level 3	NQF Level 03	133		SERVICES	OQSF
48745	National Certificate: Beauty Technology	Generic Provider - Field 11	Level 3	NQF Level 03	133		SERVICES	OQSF

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THESE LEARNING PROGRAMMES:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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